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Auction 116, Lot 782

"Kaart van 't Eyland Ceylon", Lindemann, O.

Subject: Sri Lanka

Period: 1775 (dated)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
8 x 11.6 inches
20.3 x 29.5 cm
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Attractive map of the island that provides detailed information with extensive soundings along the coastlines and political divisions and place names in the interior. A small compass rose and simple cartouche make a handsome composition.

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Condition: A

Issued folding, now pressed with some professional repairs at fold intersections. Some professional minor paper restoration in blank margins.

Estimate: $160 - $200

Sold for: $350

Closed on 9/20/2006

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